Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Burlesque. Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects.
High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is an airway clearance technique that loosens mucus by applying vibrations at different frequencies to the chest wall via a wearable vest. How does HFCWO work? HFCWO devices typically consist of an inflatable vest, connected by hoses to an external generator, that delivers percussion to the chest wall. Rapid and repeating pulses of positive air pressure gently oscillate (squeeze and release) the chest to facilitate mucus clearance.
High Fructose Corn Syrup. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn found in thousands of foods and beverages on grocery store shelves throughout the United States. HFCS is composed of either 42 percent or 55 percent fructose, with the remaining sugars being primarily glucose and higher sugars.